Lesson Extension Activities
August Week 1: Online Gaming Safety
Objective
Students will demonstrate comprehension and reflection by identifying and summarizing key takeaways from a reading on online gaming safety. They will apply critical thinking to recognize important safety practices and potential online risks. Students will then practice oral communication skills by sharing these important points with their classmates.
Duration: 25 minutes* [will vary based on students' level of need]
Digitability Curriculum Concepts: Financial Literacy, Functional Academics
Directions for this Extension Activity:
In this activity, students will read a text about online gaming safety and respond to a series of comprehension questions designed to highlight the most important ideas. These questions will focus on how to keep themselves safe when talking to others online. Students will identify information that is private and should not be given to others, as well as other strategies to keep themselves safe online.
Incorporating Bankability:
Throughout this activity, students can earn dollars for staying on task, completing the comprehension activity, presenting to the class, and helping their peers during the activity. This encourages participation, positive behavior, and peer support. Current Bankability users can integrate these earnings into their classroom economy. No Bankability account? Use the templates provided and click here to learn more about bringing Bankability to your program.
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